European Sculpture and Decorative ArtsChess Sets19th century
Artwork Details
| Title | Chessmen (32) |
| Medium | Copper and brass |
| Dimensions | King: each, H. 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm.); Pawn: each, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm.); Only the tallest and shortest examples of chessmen measured for basic record. |
| Classification | Chess Sets |
| Department | European Sculpture and Decorative Arts |
| Date | 19th century |
| Credit Line | Gift of Gustavus A. Pfeiffer, 1953 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Algerian |
| Date Range | 1800 – 1899 |
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 201465